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Nusantara - A Sea of Tales

by Heidi Shamsuddin
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A sea of diverse Southeast Asian tales.

Nusantara - A Sea of Tales is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about the ancient and rich folklore of Southeast Asia. The collection contains a variety of tales from different cultures, offering readers a glimpse into the rich diversity of the region. The beauty of these stories lies in their ability to captivate and inspire readers, regardless of age or background. The author's ability to connect each tale with history and meaning makes the book an insightful read, while the messages and symbols present in each story offer much to ponder and discuss. Nusantara - A Sea of Tales is a treasure trove of stories that will leave a lasting impression on any reader.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Nusantara - A Sea of Tales

by Heidi Shamsuddin
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ISBN: 9789814954594
Authors: Heidi Shamsuddin
Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA
Date of Publication: 2021-12-14
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.91
(rated by 43 readers)

Description

A collection of fairy tales, folklore, fables, myths, epics, legends, wonder and magic tales from all around Southeast Asia.Nusantara - A Sea of Tales is the most comprehensive collection of folktales, fairy tales, myths and legends from the Nusantara and Southeast Asian region, and was written to sit alongside the great anthologies of folklore from other parts of the world.Although it is impossible to trace the origins of most of these traditional tales, we do know that these stories were used as a means to discover ourselves and the world around us. Like a living creature, these tales came into existence at some point, and have since evolved and adapted to suit the needs of the community that it finds itself in. The seafaring nature of the people in this region has no doubt contributed to the spread of these tales and explains the fascinating variations across Southeast Asia.These rich and layered tales contain all manner of wonder, marvels and strange curiosities, and have been written to enthral a new audience. The author has delved into the history and the meaning behind these tales but like all good fairy tales and folktales, each reader will extract their own meaning from these stories. The symbols in these stories engage our imagination and challenges us to question, discuss and unravel life's conflicts and mysteries. Herein lies the true power of these stories and the reason why these tales must be preserved and allowed to live and breathe once more.
 

A sea of diverse Southeast Asian tales.

Nusantara - A Sea of Tales is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about the ancient and rich folklore of Southeast Asia. The collection contains a variety of tales from different cultures, offering readers a glimpse into the rich diversity of the region. The beauty of these stories lies in their ability to captivate and inspire readers, regardless of age or background. The author's ability to connect each tale with history and meaning makes the book an insightful read, while the messages and symbols present in each story offer much to ponder and discuss. Nusantara - A Sea of Tales is a treasure trove of stories that will leave a lasting impression on any reader.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.